loosened
No longer tight
Loosened is the past tense of loosen, meaning to make or become less tight, firm, or constrained.
A knot is loosened when its grip weakens.
Restrictions are loosened when they become less severe.
He loosened his tie after the meeting.
The screws had loosened over time.
Budget constraints loosened in the third quarter.
Not held closed
- untiedReleased from binding
- unstrappedFreed from bindings
- unbuckledReleased a fastener
- unlatchedFreed from catch
unhooked · unclenched · unlocked · detached · disconnected · slackened · unscrewed · unbuttoned
Having no limitations
slackened · softened · liberalized · deregulated · modified · amended · waived · suspended
Free of stress
- easedMade less severe
- softenedMade less severe
- soothedCalmed or comforted
- mellowedBecame softer, calmer
decompressed · calmed · unwound · destressed · comfortable · limber · supple · pliable
Free from self-censorship
- unrestrainedNot held back
- unbridledWithout any restraint
- uncheckedNot controlled or limited
- wildNot domesticated or controlled
exuberant · boisterous · spontaneous · carefree · impulsive · uncontrolled · reckless · abandoned
unfastened
Not held closed
- untiedReleased from binding
- unstrappedFreed from bindings
- unbuckledReleased a fastener
unlatched · unhooked · unclenched · unlocked · detached · disconnected · slackened · unscrewed · unbuttoned · unzipped
unrestricted
Having no limitations
reduced · slackened · softened · liberalized · deregulated · modified · amended · waived · suspended · flexible
relaxed
Free of stress
mellowed · decompressed · calmed · unwound · destressed · comfortable · limber · supple · pliable · flexible
uninhibited
Free from self-censorship
- unrestrainedNot held back
- unbridledWithout any restraint
- uncheckedNot controlled or limited
wild · exuberant · boisterous · spontaneous · carefree · impulsive · uncontrolled · reckless · abandoned · free-spirited
screw
Threaded metal fastener
dial · valve · hinge · lever · clamp · fastener · joint · gear · pulley · ratchet
- not fully closedajar, half-open, slightly open, cracked, parted
- took apartdismantled, disassembled, unscrewed, unbolted, deconstructed
loosenedtightened
Made more secure
restricted · constrained · bound · fixed · locked
- loosen upBecome less tense
- loosening upReducing tension or rigidity
- loosened upBecame more relaxed
- loosen the purse stringsBegin spending more liberally
- loosen someone's tongueInduce candid speech
- loosen the apron stringsReduce protective oversight